[PUP] New Krogen 55 Expedition

[Scott Bulger]

Keith observed:  I'd buy it. I'm a bit disappointed to see Krogen going to
twin engines, but I
guess that's what the marketplace wants.

Scott suggests:  That's not what the marketplace wants.  The Cabrillo, a
boat marketed in the NW tried the twin game and the sales team was told over
and over and over customers wanted a single.  At some point a twin probably
makes sense, but in that size boat I don't see why.  On the other hand we
found out how challenging a "get someplace" wing engine can be trying to
maintain steerage in a following sea.  It's something to practice and that's
a scary thought.

I'd be interested to hear if they will build more than a few a year.  Also
some specifics about hull being cored or not would be nice.  If Krogen does
as nice as they do with all their other boats, they will attract customers.
Re-sale should be good as all Krogen owners know.  

Competition amongst the premier production builders is always good.  If
Nordhavn would loose a few sales maybe they would start to treat their
customers like customers rather than a privileged few that "get" to buy
their boats.

Scott Bulger, N40II, Seattle WA